The Compliance Theatre Some training exists purely to satisfy legal or regulatory requirements rather than create genuine capability improvement. Sexual harassment prevention, workplace safety, diversity awareness – delivered as information dumps that check boxes without changing attitudes or behaviours. These sessions often generate cynicism because participants recognise they're going through motions rather than engaging in meaningful development. The real message becomes "we're covering ourselves legally" rather than "we're investing in your growth." The Measurement Mirage Most training evaluation focuses on participant satisfaction rather than performance improvement. Did people enjoy the session? Would they recommend it to colleagues? Do they feel confident about applying new skills? These metrics measure experience, not impact. Someone can love a workshop and learn nothing useful. They can hate the delivery but acquire valuable capabilities. The emotional intelligence training programs that actually work measure behavioural changes in workplace contexts, not participant reactions to training experiences.
The Time Management Trap That's Killing Your Leadership. The Problem with Cookie-Cutter Leadership. The Separation Delusion. The Meeting Multiplication Strategy. The Manager Preparation Problem. The ROI Reality Check.